panggil

Panggil is a word used in Indonesian and Malay that means to call, to summon, or to ring (a telephone). It functions as a verb base and appears in various grammatical forms, including imperative and nominalized uses. In everyday Indonesian, the standard transitive verb is memanggil (Saya memanggil dia). The bare form panggil often appears in commands: Panggil dia! The noun panggilan refers to the act of calling, a call, or a phone call; in legal or administrative contexts, surat panggilan means a summons.

Etymology: The term derives from the Malayic root panggil, found across Indonesian and Malay with the same core meaning of invoking or summoning.

Grammatical notes: Dipanggil is the passive form meaning “to be called” or “to be summoned.” Pemanggil can mean “caller” (one who calls). Panggilan telepon or panggilan telepon masuk are common phrases for a telephone call and an incoming call, respectively.

Usage examples: Panggil dia! means “Call him!” Tolong panggil saya means “Please call me.” Saya menerima panggilan telepon means “I received a phone call.” Surat panggilan dikirim oleh pengadilan translates to “A summons letter is sent by the court.”

Regional scope: The term is widely used in both Indonesian and Malay, with minor lexical variations but broadly similar grammar and meanings.